The "International Peace Day" celebration dedicated to the theme "Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All" took place yesterday morning at the UNIFIL mission headquarters.
The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Lebanese armed and security forces, the local civil and religious authorities and a representation of the blue helmets of the 39 countries that contribute to the mission of the United Nations, was attended by the general of division Luciano Portolano , head of mission and commander of UN forces in southern Lebanon.
"This year International Day of Peace takes on a particular meaning: it is the 70th anniversary of the birth of the United Nations, whose work would not have been possible without the close collaboration between governments, civil society, public and private subjects "- said General Portolano, during his speech, recalling the theme of the commemoration which also highlights the essential role of the younger generations in promoting peace and sustainable development based on human dignity.
In the afternoon, the celebrations continued with a videoconference link between the UNIFIL headquarters and the UN Glass Palace, where about eight hundred young students from all over the world gathered to celebrate the International Day of Peace. During the video conference - which was attended by Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and United Nations messengers of peace including Jane Goodall and Michael Douglas - a group of Lebanese students from the University of Tire had a moment of confrontation with overseas peers on the theme of peace.
La International Day of Peace was proclaimed in the 1981 with the 36 / 67 resolution of the General Assembly to strengthen the ideals of peace in all countries and among all peoples. The first Peace Day was observed in the 1982. Subsequently, in the 2001, the General Assembly unanimously adopted the 55 / 282 Resolution, which declared September 21 as a day dedicated to non-violence and a ceasefire was required of all countries and peoples in conflict twenty-four hours.
